Follow the instructions below to check the firmware version of your Mount Adaptor.If the firmware version is Ver.02 or later, the upgrade is not required.

Attach the Mount Adaptor and the A-mount lens to the camcorder, then turn on the camcorder.

Select Menu --> Setup --> Version on the camcorder.

The firmware version is displayed as illustrated below.

Applicable Models

LA-EA1 with firmware Ver.01.

Improvements

This utility upgrades the LA-EA1 firmware to version02, and provides the following benefits:

Support for the autofocus function with A-mount lensesThe following SAM and SSM lenses are supported*:

SAM lenses

DT18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM [SAL1855]

28-75mm F2.8 SAM [SAL2875]

DT55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM [SAL55200-2]

DT30mm F2.8 Macro SAM [SAL30M28]

DT35mm F1.8 SAM [SAL35F18]

DT50mm F1.8 SAM [SAL50F18]

85mm F2.8 SAM [SAL85F28]

SSM lenses

Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL1635Z]

Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM [SAL2470Z]

Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM [SAL24F20G]

70-200mm F2.8 G [SAL70200G]

70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM [SAL70200G]

70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM [SAL70400G]

300mm F2.8 G [SAL300F28G]

* With an A-mount lens attached, the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E-mount lens is attached. (It takes approximately 2 to 7 seconds). It may vary depending on the subjects or brightness of the shooting environement.

Install

Do not remove the battery or AC adapter during the upgrade; otherwise, the camcorder may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown.

Remove the memory card from the camcorder beforehand.

Step 1: download the firmware upgrader

Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.

After reading the disclaimer, click the [Accept] button below.

The download of the [LA-EA1V2_Update1011a.dmg] file (1,56 MB (1.644.032 bytes)) will start.

Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).

Step 2: upgrade the firmware of your mount adaptor

Close all currently running programs on your computer.

Double-click the [LA-EA1V2_Update1011a.dmg] file you downloaded. Do not connect the camcorder at this point.

Double-click the [LA-EA1V2_Update1011a] icon which appears on the Desktop.

Double-click the [FirmwareUpdater] icon.

To load a kernel extension, the message prompts you to allow the application to make changes. Type the password for the administrative account.

Firmware Updater starts up.

Attach the mount adaptor and the A-mount lens to the camcorder, then turn on the camcorder.

Connect the camcorder to the computer with the supplied USB cable.Note: When the camcorder is connected to the computer, the LCD screen of the camcorder turns off. Please proceed to the next step.

After confirming the above, click Next on the Firmware Updater window. Figure 1 appears on the Firmware Updater window, and Figure 2 appears on the LCD screen of the camcorder.Note: From now on, never turn off the camcorder until the firmware upgrade is completed.

Figure 1

Figure 2

After confirming the screens on Figures 1 and 2, click Next. The current version and the version after the upgrade appear on the lower left part of the screen. (Figure 3)

After confirming [Current version] is [Ver.1], click Next.

If [Current version] is [Ver.2], the upgrade is not required. According to the message, stop the USB connection and click Finish. Turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack and/or the AC adapter, reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter and turn on the camcorder.

Figure 3

The screen on figure 4 appears.

Figure 4

Press the center of the control wheel to execute the reset of the camcorder.

Note: The screen turns off when the soft key is pressed. Please proceed to the next step.

After resetting, reconnection of the camcorder is verified, and the screen on Figure 5 appears.

Click Run to transfer the upgrade firmware data. The progress bar appears while transferring (approximately 10 seconds).Note:Never turn off the camcorder nor disconnect the USB cable while upgrading.

Figure 5

When the transfer is completed, the screen on Figure 6 appears. Click Finish and disconnect the USB cable.

Figure 6

The updating procedure will start, and Figure 7 will be displayed.

Figure 7The progress bar appears while upgrading.

When the upgrade is completed, the screen on Figure 8 appears.

Figure 8

Turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack and/or the AC adapter, reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter and turn on the camcorder.